Obituary: Noel David Brumage

July 3, 1973 – January 22, 2026 Noel David Brumage, 52, passed away Thursday, January 22, 2026, at IU Health Methodist Hospital. Born July 3,…

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Governor Braun issues Statewide Disaster Declaration as Dangerous Winter Storm Hits Indiana

INDIANA— Early Saturday evening, Governor Mike Braun issued a statewide disaster emergency declaration as a historic winter storm began its sweep across Indiana, threatening the…

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Travel Alert: Lawrence County Placed Under Yellow Advisory Amid Winter Storm

LAWRENCE COUNTY — Local officials have officially placed Lawrence County under a Yellow Travel Advisory as a major winter storm begins to impact the region….

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BNL’s early birds snag the worm with 61-34 road win over Class A No.3 Orleans

By Justin Sokeland WBIW.com ORLEANS – To those dependent on caffeine or other stimulants to face the day, morning people are just weird creatures. And…

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Police Log: January 24, 2026

Bedford Police Department Arrests- January 23 Incidents- January 23 Incidents- January 22 Accidents- January 23 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests- January 23 Incidents- January 24…

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Clinical Owls find a walk-in cure with 59-40 victory over BNL

By Justin Sokeland WBIW.com BEDFORD – With a Friday night appointment, the walk-in clinic was the cure for Seymour. The Owls walked into BNL Fieldhouse,…

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Obituary: Norman Lee Anderson

Norman Lee Anderson, 88, of Mitchell, passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening, January 21, 2026, surrounded by his family. Born October 4, 1937, in Lawrence…

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Love Builds the Foundation Gala brings community together for Monroe County women

BLOOMINGTON — My Sister’s Closet of Monroe County will host its 2026 gala, Love Builds the Foundation, on Friday, Feb. 13, at the Old Woolery…

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Obituary: Janet S. (Dietz) Pierce

Janet S. (Dietz) Pierce, 87, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at Majestic Care of Bedford. Janet was born on December 29, 1938.  She…

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Mark Starr Memorial Cutter Classic shifts schedule to avoid impending winter storm

BEDFORD — Organizers of the Mark Starr Memorial Cutter Classic have adjusted the schedule for this weekend’s tournament due to an incoming winter storm expected…

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